Ware has been named a 2017 Banker of the Year award winner for transforming the family-owned bank into a highly profitable community lender that takes calculated risks and prides itself on treating employees and customers well.
Beth Mooney is taking KeyCorp to new heights through bold deal making and with a relentless commitment to doing what's right for customers, employees and communities.
The Michigan company, which lost more than $1.4 billion in the aftermath of the financial crisis, is trying to become more of a commercial lender. It recent agreement to buy a deposit-rich franchise in California could help it get there.
Jefferson Financial in Louisiana struck a deal to bring in $12 million in secondary capital, which is believed to be the biggest haul to date for a credit union. It could also embolden other credit unions to pursue similar fundraising efforts.
It’s good to be a business lender with a long contact list. Loan growth is weak and the talent pool has been shrinking, so banks big and small are paying top dollar to get an edge.
Beneficial Bancorp in Pennsylvania believes it can make a dent in a relationship-driven business that is expected to have more borrower demand in 2018.
The company hired Kevin Thompson, a CFO with big-bank experience, to take over its top financial post. Once a fast-growing bank, Opus has spent recent months cutting costs and exiting certain business lines.
Sterling Bancorp in New York is determined to turn Astoria Financial's largely residential operation into a commercial powerhouse. While investors are skeptical, CEO Jack Kopnisky has proven in the past that such an ambitious plan is doable.
